From cat facts that are more important than they may seem to a window into the lives of the cats we protect every day, these videos offer a glimpse at your impact for cats and kittens!
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Fact: Cats Outdoors is Normal and Natural
Fact: Cats have lived outdoors for thousands of years! Indoor-only cats are a relatively recent phenomenon, becoming commonplace with the invention of cat litter in the late 1940s.
In other words, cats have always been outdoors and always will—and that is just fine. Community cats can thrive in their outdoor homes. And no matter where they call home, cats are our community members who deserve respect and protection.
This understanding must be the basis of all community law and policy impacting cats. Alley Cat Allies works every single day to make it so!
Learn more about the history of cats at alleycat.org/CatHistory.
Alley Cat Allies Rapid Response to Extreme Heat Wave
When an extreme heat wave swept across much of the United States through the Fourth of July weekend, Alley Cat Allies’ Rapid Response Team took to the ground to support cats and kittens through record high temperatures.
Our response included providing hydrating wet food to communities where it was greatly needed.
Keep Cats Cool with These Summer Weather Cat Care Tips
Much of the United States and beyond is still under heat alerts. To help cats stay cool, from community cats outdoors to indoor cats, Alley Cat Allies continues to share our Summer Weather Cat Care Tips.
The most important tips: Provide outdoor shelters, feed cats plenty of nutritious wet food, ensure they have access to clean water, and watch for signs of heatstroke.
@alleycatallies Through the extreme heat waves expected throughout the summer, you can help cats indoors and outdoors stay cool. Alley Cat Allies has more Heat Wave Cat Care Tips to help at alleycat.org/HeatWave. #heatwave #catcare #catcaretips #communitycats #summersafety
Why wet food? Because cats naturally seek the hydration they need from the food they eat. It’s why they have a low “thirst drive” when it comes to drinking water.
Top Tips for Lost Cat Prevention
July is Lost Pet Prevention Month. How do you prevent a cat from becoming lost or staying lost? Check out our top tips!
Number one, of course, is to microchip all cats. Then, should a cat become lost or impounded, they can be brought back home with a quick scan. Another critical step is to keep careful documentation of all of your indoor and outdoor cats, including clear pictures and medical records.
@alleycatallies July is Lost Pet Prevention Month. How do you prevent a cat from becoming lost or staying lost? Check out our top tips! Number 1, of course, is to MICROCHIP all cats. Then, should a cat become lost or impounded, they can be brought back home with a quick scan. #lostcat #cattips #catcare #catfacts #catsoftiktok
Protecting Community Cats Takes a Village
From the public to law enforcement officers, everyone can care for and protect community cats! It takes a village to make lifesaving change. That’s why we celebrate people from all walks of life who show compassion and take action for cats!
Since this video was taken, we worked with Atlantic City police officers to spay Sheba, a community cat they care for and love. She is back in her outdoor home, where she returned to the warmest welcome!
@alleycatallies From the public to law enforcement officers, everyone can care for and protect community cats! It takes a village to make lifesaving change. That’s why we celebrate the people from all walks of life who show compassion and take action for cats! We’ll be working with these officers to do #tnr for community cat Sheba soon! ? #communitycats #trapneuterreturn #policeofficer #catcare #catsoftiktok
Community Cats Play, Too!
Play is an instinctive behavior in all cats that’s more important than many people may realize. It stimulates cats physically and mentally, providing exercise essential to keep them strong and healthy. As a bonus, it’s also super fun to watch!
Discover more facts about community cats at alleycat.org/CommunityCats.